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To inspect the womb. A writ for the summoning of a jury of matrons to determine the question of pregnancy. Ad vim majorem vel ad casus fortuitos non tenetur quis, nisi sua culpa intervenerit. No one is held to answer for the effects of a superior force, or of accidents, unless his own fault has contributed. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 72, … [Read more...] about AD VENTREM INSPICIENDUM

Latin: an additional amount. When a trial court increases or adds to the amount of damages a jury has awarded the plaintiff. This will usually occur when the trial court rules that the jury award is inadequate compensation. Can be done with defendant's consent and an additional amount is awarded and which will result in the plaintiff's motion for a new trial being denied. … [Read more...] about ADDITUR

For answering ; to make answer; words used in certain writs employed for bringing a person before the court to make answer in defense in a proceeding. Thus there is a capias ad respondendum, q. v.; also a habeas corpus ad respondendum. … [Read more...] about AD RESPONDENDUM

For life. Bract fol. 13&. In feodo, vel ad vitam; in fee, or for life Id. … [Read more...] about AD VITAM

Addonne. L. Fr. Given to. Kelham. … [Read more...] about ADDONE